A fully autonomous counterbalance or reach-truck forklift that locates pallets with laser fork guidance, lifts up to 1,500 kg, and places them in racking or floor storage — no human operator, 24/7.
A Forklift Mobile Robot (FMR) is a driverless forklift truck equipped with SLAM LiDAR navigation, laser fork-tine guidance sensors, and a full safety system certified to ISO 3691-4. It performs the same tasks as a manned counterbalance or reach-truck — pallet pick-up from floor or racking, transport across the warehouse floor, and precise racking — entirely without a human driver.
FMRs are most impactful in repetitive, long-distance pallet moves: inbound dock-to-storage, outbound storage-to-dock, and replenishment from bulk storage to a pick face. These journeys can account for 60–70% of a forklift driver's working time — the FMR handles them autonomously while human drivers focus on exception tasks (irregular loads, yard moves, etc.).
Econocontrol integrates FMRs with WMS, racking barcode/QR location IDs, and dock management systems for a fully hands-off inbound/outbound flow.
Dedicated laser sensor on forks auto-aligns to pallet pockets within ±20 mm — handles pallet placement variance up to ±150 mm, eliminating the need for perfectly positioned pallets.
Reach-truck variant extends forks into 2-deep racking up to 6 m height with mast encoder positioning — consistent pallet placement at every level, every cycle.
Operates to -10°C in standard config; -25°C option with heated battery enclosure and condensation-resistant optics. Eliminates human cold-store forklift exposure.
Front + rear safety LiDAR, 3D overhead obstacle detection at height, and load-loss detection. Emergency stop on all 4 sides. PL-d certified safety PLC with STO function.
LiFePO₄ battery enables opportunity charging during standby. No battery swap needed — the robot autonomously returns to a charging dock between tasks if battery drops below threshold.
Dock management system sends inbound ASN → FMS auto-routes FMR to unload at correct dock door and put-away to WMS-directed location. No manual task entry required.
| Type | Counterbalance / Reach-truck (select) |
|---|---|
| Lift Capacity | 1,000 / 1,500 kg |
| Max Lift Height | 3.5 m (CB) / 6.0 m (Reach) |
| Fork Width (adjustable) | 680–1,000 mm |
| Fork Length | 1,150 mm standard |
| Fork Guidance Accuracy | ±20 mm at pallet pocket |
| Navigation | SLAM LiDAR + 3D obstacle detect |
| Travel Speed (laden) | 2.0 m/s |
| Lift Speed | 0.4 m/s |
| Battery | 80 V / 400 Ah LiFePO₄ |
| Runtime per Charge | ≥ 8 h standard duty |
| Operating Temp | -10°C to +40°C (std); -25°C (opt) |
| Safety | ISO 3691-4, PL-d, CE, EN 1726 |
| Min Aisle Width (CB) | 3,500 mm |
|---|---|
| Min Aisle Width (Reach) | 2,800 mm |
| Racking Compatibility | Selective, push-back, drive-in |
| Pallet Compatibility | EUR, CHEP, half-pallet |
| Location Identification | Barcode / QR on rack beam |
| Fleet Size (per zone) | 1–50 FMR units |
| Communication | Wi-Fi 802.11ac 5 GHz |
| FMS API | REST, MQTT |
| WMS Integration | SAP EWM, Oracle WMS, custom |
| Charger Type | Auto-dock smart charger |
Inbound unloading, put-away, and outbound staging — automate the highest-volume repetitive pallet moves on the DC floor.
Remove operators from -10°C to -25°C cold rooms. FMR handles pallet moves autonomously in frozen and chilled environments 24/7.
Raw material inbound to production line and finished goods to buffer storage — eliminate forklift traffic in production halls.
FEFO pallet management in ambient and chilled racking. Full lot traceability and hygiene-rated hardware available for food-safe environments.
Ground-level pallet transfer AMR — ideal for floor-stacked pallets and dock-to-staging moves.
High-density pallet storage with autonomous shuttle — combine with FMR for fully automated inbound/outbound flow.
Goods-to-person pod robot for the picking zone — pair with FMR for a fully automated put-away and pick flow.
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